Welcome To The Doukhobor Discovery Centre In Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada.

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre is a reconstruction of a typical Doukhobor Village, showing all the major buildings, tools, handicrafts and implements used in day to day life. The Doukhobor Discovery Centre will introduce you to Doukhobor culture and their unique lifestyle as it evolved in the Kootenay region of British Columbia as lived in 1908 – 1939.

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Who Are The Doukhobors?

In 1785, Archbishop Ambrosius of the Russian Orthodox Church referred to a group of Russian religious dissidents as Doukho-bortsi. The term means Spirit Wrestlers – he intended it as a derogatory label suggesting that these dissidents were struggling against the Spirit of God.

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Doukhobor Discovery Centre Exhibits

Books, Doukhobor craft items, music and films are available for purchase in the Village Art Gallery/Craft Center, which also features art displays by Doukhobor artists. Our Audio Visual Gallery features continuous film documentaries, a photo archive and new exhibits yearly relating to the Doukhobors of yesterday and today.

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Fun For Kids

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre is not only an entertaining place to visit for adults, but for children as well! Many tours we host are for children of schools nearby and we encourage other schools in the surrounding areas to consider a morning or afternoon field trip as an educational extra-curricular alternative.

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Doukhobor Discovery Centre Tours

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre plays host to many tour groups – not just personal or family excursions – but we host tours for travel groups, senior citizens, and corporate and employee groups / activities as well.

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Autochrome Exhibit Online

Our revitalized Autochrome Exhibit is online for you to experience and explore. Learn about these Lantern Slides, how they were digitally restored and be sure to engage our beautiful Autochrome Online Gallery.

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Psalmist Project Online

Our rejuvenated Psalmist Project Exhibit is online and ready for you to discover. Learn how Psalm-Singing was a regular activity in Doukhobor life and listen to the soothing sounds of these Psalms as sung by local Doukhobor Choirs.

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Doukhobor Music Online

Our re-energized Doukhobor Music Online archive is available for you to immerse yourself into and enjoy. We hope your body and soul have a pleasurable experience as you take an extensive journey into the oral tradition of the Doukhobors.

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DDC Visitor Comments

Hello, Nadia! My tour group members were really impressed with the Doukhobor Discovery Centre;furthermore, they were enthralled with your presentation. Many of them who had never encountered the Doukhobors said they learned a great deal from your talk and from what they had seen in the various displays. Thank you, Nadia, for a job well done and we wish you continued success…..see you again soon.
[Pastor Dr. George ]
“Thank you for taking the time to show me the history and explain the culture of the area. I am exctited to be relocating to such a beautiful community.”
[Jeannie ]
“Very educational history!”
[Ken and Joan ]
“So nice to see history preserved.”
[Hank and Flora ]
“Excellent museum!”
[Lynda – Australia ]
“Thank you for everything! The museum is brilliant! Really well put together. Everything is awesome!”
[Yari ]
“It was a fun time.”
[11yr old Aden ]
“Keep up the good work. My students loved this beautiful museum.”
[Carlos ]
“Thank you very much for your keeping history about the Doukhobors. It was very nice to see the Russian style garden here.”
[Olga – Ottawa ]
“Thank you for a taste of my history and culture.”
[Kent and Angela ]
“Very interesting.”
[Bev and Bob ]
“So informative.”
[Darwin – Northern Territory ]

Welcome To The Doukhobor Discovery Centre In Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada.

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre

Who Are The Doukhobors?

Doukhobor Discovery Centre Exhibits

Fun For Kids

Doukhobor Discovery Centre Tours

Autochrome Exhibit Online

Psalmist Project Online

Doukhobor Music Online

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